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What causes schizophrenia and what are some treatment options? - Filed in Antipsychoticen-usCopyright 2020 MedsChat.com. All Rights Reserved.Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:32:50 GMT60https://www.medschat.com/images/mc_logo.pngWhat Is Schizophrenia? - MedsChathttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS
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Just wanted to share a update on my 22 yr old daughters whom has <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a>/<a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Bipolar-Disorder/" target="_blank">bipolar</a> she is doing awesome shes currently taking 75mg of <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Clozapine/" target="_blank">clozapine</a> 2&#215;daily for her phychosis, <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Propranolol/" target="_blank">propranolol</a> 1/2 tablet 2x daily, for her <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Anxiety/" target="_blank">Anxiety</a> &amp; tension, &amp; Divalproex (depeko) 2x daily for sleep, And Altropine (<a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Eye-Drops/" target="_blank">eye drops</a>) 1 dropper 1x at night for her salvia buildup this combination of meds has been amazing for my daughter she has very little talking to herself she snaps right out of it, shes sleeping alnight within 45mins she sleep, and she very coherent and interested in doing things again I'm so thankful for all the drs whom came up with this regimen for her cause <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a> can be alot to take on trust me I know so I'm hoping this helps someone out there whom in need of some helpThu, 21 May 2020 16:55:35 GMThttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_652204Roy Sayshttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_652204
To the OP: This is from the <a href="https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Schizophrenia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">wiki page</a>: <br/> <br/> "The causes of <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a> include environmental and genetic factors. Possible environmental factors include being raised in a city, cannabis use during adolescence, certain infections, parental age and poor nutrition during pregnancy. Genetic factors include a variety of common and rare genetic variants. Diagnosis is based on observed behavior, the person's reported experiences and reports of others familiar with the person. During diagnosis a person's culture must also be taken into account. As of 2013 there is no objective test. <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">Schizophrenia</a> does not imply a "split personality" or dissociative identity disorder &#8211; conditions with which it is often confused in public perception. <br/> <br/> The mainstay of treatment is <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">antipsychotic</a> medication, along with counselling, job training and social rehabilitation. It is unclear whether typical or atypical antipsychotics are better. In those who do not improve with other antipsychotics <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Clozapine/" target="_blank">clozapine</a> may be tried. In more serious situations where there is risk to self or others involuntary hospitalization may be necessary, although hospital stays are now shorter and less frequent than they once were. <br/> <br/> ... <br/> <br/> The first-line psychiatric treatment for <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a> is <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">antipsychotic</a> medication, which can reduce the positive symptoms of <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">psychosis</a> in about 7 to 14 days. Antipsychotics, however, fail to significantly improve the negative symptoms and cognitive dysfunction. In those on antipsychotics, continued use decreases the risk of relapse. There is little evidence regarding effects from their use beyond two or three years. However use of anti-psychotics can lead to <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Dopamine/" target="_blank">dopamine</a> hypersensitivity increasing the risk of symptoms if antipsychotics are stopped. <br/> <br/> The choice of which <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">antipsychotic</a> to use is based on benefits, risks, and costs. It is debatable whether, as a class, typical or atypical antipsychotics are better. Amisulpride, <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Olanzapine/" target="_blank">olanzapine</a>, <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Risperidone/" target="_blank">risperidone</a>, and <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Clozapine/" target="_blank">clozapine</a> may be more effective but are associated with greater side effects. Typical antipsychotics have equal drop-out and symptom relapse rates to atypicals when used at low to moderate dosages. There is a good response in 40&#8211;50%, a partial response in 30&#8211;40%, and treatment resistance (failure of symptoms to respond satisfactorily after six weeks to two or three different antipsychotics) in 20% of people. <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Clozapine/" target="_blank">Clozapine</a> is an effective treatment for those who respond poorly to other drugs ("treatment-resistant" or "refractory" <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a>), but it has the potentially serious side effect of agranulocytosis (lowered white blood cell count) in less than 4% of people. <br/> <br/> Most people on antipsychotics have side effects. People on typical antipsychotics tend to have a higher rate of extrapyramidal side effects, while some atypicals are associated with considerable weight gain, <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Diabetes/" target="_blank">diabetes</a> and risk of metabolic syndrome; this is most pronounced with <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Olanzapine/" target="_blank">olanzapine</a>, while <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Risperidone/" target="_blank">risperidone</a> and <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Quetiapine/" target="_blank">quetiapine</a> are also associated with weight gain. <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Risperidone/" target="_blank">Risperidone</a> has a similar rate of extrapyramidal symptoms to <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Drugs/Haloperidol/" target="_blank">haloperidol</a>. It remains unclear whether the newer antipsychotics reduce the chances of developing <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">neuroleptic</a> malignant syndrome or tardive dyskinesia, a rare but serious neurological disorder."Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:42:29 GMThttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_652203Mrsann Sayshttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_652203
<span class="small ref_reply inline_block"><span id="refTitleReply601A29"><strong>Re:</strong> Crystal (# 1)</span> <span id="refReply601A29"><img src="/images/blank.gif" class="img arrow_down_12b inline_block" onclick="refReply('601A29','189803','131439');return false;" style="cursor:pointer;margin:0 0 0 5px" /></span></span><br/> <br/> <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">Schizophrenia</a>/<a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Bipolar-Disorder/" target="_blank">bipolar</a> causes are unknown but some contributing factors are trauma, drug use, stress, things happening to you in life, imbalanced hormones, <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Thyroid/" target="_blank">thyroid</a> issues, etc - and probably much more. These are just a few, but psych drugs I feel are not the answer. We have to keep striving for a cure and not a temporary fix that in the long run's gonna make us worse. We all need support, not discouragement.Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:35:44 GMThttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_606895Ruth Sayshttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_606895
It's a hormonal imbalance in the brain that can cause a person to hallucinate, hear voices, become detached from their reality, exhibit <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">psychosis</a>. It's not good and patients generally need to stay on their meds in order to prevent episodes.Wed, 15 Nov 2017 07:09:14 GMThttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_131439Crystal Sayshttps://www.medschat.com/Discuss/What-is-Schizophrenia-189803_s2.htm?utm_source=forums_posts&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS#r_131439
From the NIH: <br/> <br/> The cause of <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a> are not completely known. Some doctors believe it's the brain not allowing itself to process information acurately. <br/> <br/> If <a href="https://www.medschat.com/Categories/Antipsychotic/" target="_blank">schizophrenia</a> runs in your family, it is known to be more common to get the disease. <br/> <br/> Other doctors believe that your environment can also cause the disease to occur. <br/> <br/> If you feel concerned I would contact your doctor, and let them know what you are experiencing. Do you have any more questions or information to add?Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:32:50 GMT